Jeep Accessory Product Planner

This role develops accessory products, packages, and upfit solutions that enhance vehicle capability, enable customer personalization, and strengthen Jeep’s competitive position in the SUV and off-road marketplace. The planner works cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, and Product Planning teams to ensure accessory portfolios align with vehicle program milestones and broader portfolio strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the accessory product roadmap for Ram vehicles across appearance, protection, capability, lifestyle, and performance categories.
• Identify opportunities to expand the Jeep accessory portfolio through new product development, supplier partnerships, and affiliated accessory programs.
• Align accessory development plans with vehicle program timing to ensure accessory readiness at vehicle launch and throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
• Define accessory packages and bundled offerings that enhance vehicle capability and customer personalization.
• Conduct comprehensive benchmarking of OEM competitor accessory portfolios and key aftermarket brands.
• Evaluate competitor vehicle configurators, trim strategies, factory-installed accessories, and dealer-installed option programs.
• Identify capability, lifestyle, and appearance accessory gaps within the Ram portfolio and develop actionable plans to close them.
• Translate competitive insights into new Mopar Authentic accessory development opportunities or affiliated supplier proposals.
• Monitor aftermarket trends, emerging accessory technologies, and customer lifestyle shifts to inform future accessory portfolio planning.
• Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and margin models to support new accessory programs and portfolio expansion initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in one or more of the following: product planning, brand management, product/marketing strategy, engineering or other roles demonstrating leadership and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership managing complex strategic projects.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Organized self-starter with strong leadership and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Ability to communicate product vision through compelling storytelling and executive-level presentations.
• Passion for the automotive industry and truck/off-road market.
• Experience mining and analyzing data to identify trends that support portfolio strategy and profitability.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Automotive technical and product knowledge.
• Experience interacting with Mopar field teams, dealers, and upfit partners.
• Ability to interpret customer insights, competitive trends, and industry developments.
• In-depth knowledge of Stellantis vehicles and technical specifications and capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug) from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family-building benefits including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• 17+ paid holidays, including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day, plus vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive retirement savings plans with employer match on 401k contributions and an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income protection and insurance options including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and voluntary plans.
• Company vehicle lease program for eligible employees and their immediate families, including insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan refinancing programs.
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to support community initiatives.